Adam Rittenberg ESPN Staff Writer

Illinois announces Austin Clark as its new defensive line coach. Just 27, Clark spent the past two years as a graduate assistant on USC's staff, working with defensive linemen and outside linebackers. Clark is a former defensive tackle at Cal.

Adam Rittenberg ESPN Staff Writer

Former Illinois linebacker Tre Watson will join Maryland as a graduate transfer in 2018, he announced today on Twitter. Watson tied for third on the team in tackles (65) and led the Illini with 4.5 tackles for loss while appearing in nine games this past season.

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Tom VanHaaren ESPN Staff Writer

Illinois tight end Luke Ford announced his top five on Sunday. The No. 63 ranked prospect is now considering Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Illinois and Texas A&M. It isn't know yet if Ford will sign early on December 20, but these are the final schools he will consider.

The title fight in Indianapolis is already set, but the No. 5 Badgers and No. 9 Buckeyes need to avoid upsets. Plus, three teams vie to go bowling.

Adam Rittenberg ESPN Staff Writer

Illinois and Missouri will play a four-game, home-and-home series from 2026 through 2029. The lllini and Tigers last meet in 2010 in St. Louis, which hosted their previous six meetings. Illinois will host games in 2026 and 2028, and Missouri will host in 2027 and 2029. Missouri holds a 17-7 edge in the all-time series.

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